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May

NYC school goes vegetarian Meatless Monday is coming up at one New York City public school. And it will be followed by Meatless Tuesday, Meatless Wednesday, and Meatless Everyday.

NYC school goes vegetarian

Meatless Monday is coming up at one New York City public school. And it will be followed by Meatless Tuesday, Meatless Wednesday, and Meatless Everyday.

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New York/vegetarian/school/education/health/

17

Apr

Colleges gather 90 million pounds of materials for recycling contestUniversities and colleges across the U.S. compete for the title of nation’s Top Recycler.

Colleges gather 90 million pounds of materials for recycling contest
Universities and colleges across the U.S. compete for the title of nation’s Top Recycler.

1 month ago Short URL 52 notes

education/recycle/environment/schools/

10

Apr

‘Biotic arcade’ would have organisms swimming inside The new games could teach biology principles to school children and help scientists solve real-life scientific problems.

‘Biotic arcade’ would have organisms swimming inside

The new games could teach biology principles to school children and help scientists solve real-life scientific problems.

1 month ago Short URL 35 notes

science/biology/education/

03

Apr

hpinsults: How cool would it be to study HP in college?! MNN writes: Can genetic engineering explain Fluffy the three-headed dog? Could antigravity research produce a flying broomstick? A class at Frostburg State University in Maryland tries to answer these questions and more. In the Science of Harry Potter course, students analyze magic by applying concepts of physics, biology, chemistry and engineering, and they take a look at everything from the latest teleportation research (“apparating”) to Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and the science of taste. Physics professor George R. Plitnik says the class isn’t all fun and games; however, he has been known to dress up as Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Has anyone taken this course before? Or encountered any magical bullies at the school who need to be put in their place?

hpinsults:

How cool would it be to study HP in college?!

MNN writes: Can genetic engineering explain Fluffy the three-headed dog? Could antigravity research produce a flying broomstick? A class at Frostburg State University in Maryland tries to answer these questions and more.

In the Science of Harry Potter course, students analyze magic by applying concepts of physics, biology, chemistry and engineering, and they take a look at everything from the latest teleportation research (“apparating”) to Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and the science of taste. Physics professor George R. Plitnik says the class isn’t all fun and games; however, he has been known to dress up as Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore.

Has anyone taken this course before? Or encountered any magical bullies at the school who need to be put in their place?

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harry potter/school/college/education/science/

27

Mar

Science Olympiad: Where the smart kids strut their stuff Hundreds of regional competitions are going on right now, and 60 winning teams will head to the national competition in May.

Science Olympiad: Where the smart kids strut their stuff

Hundreds of regional competitions are going on right now, and 60 winning teams will head to the national competition in May.

1 month ago Short URL 44 notes

science/education/

27

Feb

NYC coding program pushes for computer science curriculum The city thinks that every kid should learn to code to keep up in today’s world, and it’s started a program to make it happen.            

NYC coding program pushes for computer science curriculum
The city thinks that every kid should learn to code to keep up in today’s world, and it’s started a program to make it happen.            

2 months ago Short URL 157 notes

New York/computer science/education/schools/computers/

24

Feb

Should young Americans take a gap year? Maybe going directly to college is hurting young Americans. Taking time off can offer perspective and education of a different kind.

Should young Americans take a gap year?
Maybe going directly to college is hurting young Americans. Taking time off can offer perspective and education of a different kind.

2 months ago Short URL 265 notes

teens/Americans/gap year/travel/college/education/

15

Feb

Good grades spread like measles Peer groups may subconsciously influence behaviors like study habits, but overt peer pressure also could play a role.

Good grades spread like measles
Peer groups may subconsciously influence behaviors like study habits, but overt peer pressure also could play a role.

3 months ago Short URL 72 notes

education/science/school/

13

Feb

College kids get T. rex anatomy all wrong The average student’s idea of T. rex more closely matches Barney the purple dinosaur, standing upright instead of pitched all the way forward.

College kids get T. rex anatomy all wrong
The average student’s idea of T. rex more closely matches Barney the purple dinosaur, standing upright instead of pitched all the way forward.

3 months ago Short URL 349 notes

science/education/T. rex/dinosaurs/

07

Dec

10 of the best college environmental programs in the U.S.These colleges offer a range of environmental programs and some even incorporate sustainability into all aspects of their curriculum, regardless of major.

10 of the best college environmental programs in the U.S.
These colleges offer a range of environmental programs and some even incorporate sustainability into all aspects of their curriculum, regardless of major.

5 months ago Short URL 86 notes

environment/science/college/education/